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Valley High School Information
ADDRESS: 3650 Woodland Ave.
West Des Moines, IA 50266-2053
MAIN OFFICE: 515-633-4000
ATHLETICS/ACTIVITIES: 515-633-4264
COUNSELING: 515-633-4210
PRINCIPAL: David Maxwell
ASSOCIATE PRINCIPALS
Shannon Campbell
Joshua Griffith
Chris Novak
Megan Thomsen
School Times
HOURS: 8:20 a.m.-3:20 p.m..
COLLABORATION SCHEDULE: Wednesday 8:20 a.m.-2:35 p.m.
News & Events
Latest News
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Negotiations for the WDMCS 2025-26 teachers' and support staff's contracts will begin March 25 and March 27, 2025.
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The WDMCS Board of Education will hold a workshop on Monday, March 24, 2025, at the Learning Resource Center in West Des Moines.
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Valley High School boys golf coach Philip Conover has been named the 2023-24 National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Coaches Association Section 4 Coach of the Year.
![Valley boys basketball players Jayden McGregory and Zay Robinson hoist the state championship trophy with Valley fans in the background.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741995487/wdmcsorg/qkkfq3kaflbdmxgs92zu/BoysBasketballChamps.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741995487/wdmcsorg/qkkfq3kaflbdmxgs92zu/BoysBasketballChamps.png","width":510}])
The Valley High School boys basketball team beat Waukee Northwest 61-47 in the Class 4A State Championship to win their third straight state title.
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Superintendent Matt Adams has some fun making this month's video in the green room at Valley Southwoods Freshman High School. Also: Save the date for Preschool Palooza on April 26, register for Mental Health Matters event on April 3, and LOTS of shout-outs.
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Learn and get connected to school and community resources at Mental Health Matters on April 3 at Valley Southwoods.
Upcoming Events
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Performing Arts Center
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1500-North Gym, Fieldhouse
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1723 - Choir, Vocal, Dance, Performing Arts Center
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Staplin Performing Arts Center, 3650 Woodland Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266
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1723 - Choir
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Performing Arts Center
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Performing Arts Center
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Performing Arts Center
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Performing Arts Center
Additional Resources
Click on any image to learn more.
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Access the daily schedule.
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Discover course offerings by grade level.
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Find Out More
about Get Involved at Valley
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If you are interested in using bus service, please visit our Transportation page.
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Your student can eat breakfast and lunch at Valley.